Re: Repeaters, send/receive through antenna only, or base unit to?

On Jan 6, 1:02 am, "Peter Pan" <PeterPanNOS...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
seaweedsteve wrote:
Hi. First of all, there is no sending or receiving at the base unless
it has no visible antenna. Standard repeaters are just one radio that
receives, holds and then repeats. They do everything thru their
antenna.

They are not usually recommended as there can be all kinds of problems
with them, especially if you want to do WPA security (which you
should, probably), but they are sold and some people report success.

I'm setting up a true two-radio repeater right now, where one is
pointed at the internet source or gateway and the other is pointed at
a pair of houses that want wifi. The specialized radio antenna I have
is up in a tree with a better view and gets a much better signal than
inside the houses.

It's more complicated with two units, but should work reliably when I
get it set up.

Hope that helps you get a little orientation repeaters.
Steve

Huh? I hope you know that the junk you typed above is way way way wrong and
reiterates false information.......

You may want to learn about bi-directional amplifiers...... They not only
make and sell em, but they make and sell em in packages you can buy
online...
While not the only one, here's a link I happen to have handy...http://www.cellantenna.com/repeater/WirelessLAN/lanwireless.htm



Woa. Peter Pan. Why so insulting? Be nice. You don't need to call
my answer junk. It's far better manners to clarify or correct
specifics or ask for clarification.

As far a bi-directional amplifiers, I know that you are enamored of
pricey cell phone solutions, I've seen you suggest such in the past
when a $50-$100 client adapter would do.

On to your link - from what I can tell, an amplifier is not a
repeater in any sense. An amplifier is....an amplifier! And being a
"bidirectional amplifier" even with an antenna included, thus
combined, as they suggested, with another $300 amp + antenna, will
still not make a repeater without radios. OK. Great. Buy two
wireless radios too. But even for $7-800 this would still not be a
repeater, it would be a (illegal?) long distance wireless ethernet
bridge. Excellent solution for extreme long range.

The OP is considering a simple repeater to get wifi around her
house. The signal is already strong enough, just needs to repeat
it. Check out the question.

Steve
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